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| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 15-Sep-21 19:10 |  |
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| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 15-Sep-21 19:10 |  |
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| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 15-Sep-21 19:10 |  |
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| The Rumple C.4 is done! This is what I call the “50 year project” because this kit was the very first balsa model I ever tried to build when I was about 7 or 8 years old! Way too young to take on a project like this, but my dad was kind enough to let me have the model and give it a go. Of course, this isn’t the SAME kit I had 50 years ago. Thanks to another member of VA, I got a duplicate kit that was just waiting for me to build it. I’m glad I can finally put this one to bed and feel good that I finished something that I started so long ago! |
| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 29-Aug-21 21:54 |  |
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| I found the “Good People Don’t Shoot” script when researching the Rumpler C4 on Wingnutwings.com. Instead of trying to create a decal for this, I created a stencil in Blender, which I then 3D printed. I had to do a little touch-up but was pretty easy. You will also see zig-zag lacing on the fuse sides. This aircraft had canvas side panels that could be opened on the ground by removing this lacing that held it in place. Interesting detail that I though really adds to the realism. I used ABS material extruded from my 3D printer. |
| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 29-Aug-21 21:49 |  |
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| More paint and decals. I created the decals in my usual way, Photoshop, inkjet print onto waterslide decal sheets and overcoat with clear gloss acrylic. The upper surfaces and the fuse have all be sprayed with rattle can satin finish. |
| edtherenderman | Guillows Series 200 - Rumpler C5 | Build | 23-Aug-21 10:52 |  |
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| Rumpler went into the paint rack for initial color coats. Used white rattle-can primer on all surfaces, then combination of Vallejo Model Air (Dark Green) and Army Painter - Warpaints (Light green and Mauve). The Mauve did not cover well. I needed to thin it to get it through the airbrush, but then it wouldn't cover. So it took four to five coats! The Light green when on fine with a little thinning. I had issues with the Model Air too, but I think that was dried lumps in the paint that I couldn't filter out. I've had that paint for awhile so I suspect that's the problem. Took a lot of airbrush cleaning to keep it going. I still haven't painted the bottoms (light sky blue). Once I have that, it will be time for decals and details. |
